Velasco JHM, Hernández OFR, Lozano ZH, Calva AM, Chávez AÁC

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 390-394
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ABSTRACT

Objective: To clarify the role of CT in the management of patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia and to generate standardized radiological reports. Material and methods: 108 simple chest tomography scans were evaluated, of patients with suspected SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia who also underwent RT-PCR. Results: 68 patients had tomographic findings suggestive of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia (consensus of the RSNA and CO-RADS), of which 51 had additionally positive RT-PCR test. The other group of 40 patients had normal or negative tomographies, with 6 positive results for RT-PCR respectively. The sensitivity of the CT in our study was 89%, the specificity of 66% with an LR (+) of 2.61 and LR (-) of 0.16. Conclusion: CT lacks specificity to be considered a diagnostic test, however its use as a screening tool is justified in certain clinical contexts. A potential virtue of CT is its utility as a tool in prognosis and therefore patient management.

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